Le Labo reviews and discussion

4.5

92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Distinctive, complex fragrance profiles
  • Powerful, enduring scent longevity
  • Iconic, compliment‑magnet hero scents
  • Chic, personalized packaging experience
  • Inconsistent longevity across scents
  • Occasionally overpowering scent intensity
  • Sooty, fast‑burning candle performance
  • Underwhelming, thin bodycare moisturization

Le Labo delivers distinctive, long‑lasting fragrances that draw frequent compliments, according to reviews, yet opinions split on wearability and strength—some scents project for days while others fade quickly or feel overpowering. Reviews praise Santal 33, Another 13, Rose 31, Thé Noir 29, Matcha 26, and potent candles, plus personalized labels and refillable bottles; weaknesses include very steep pricing, occasional batch inconsistency and broken sample sprayers, some bodycare underperforming, and candles that soot or burn too fast.

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353 reviews and posts

  • Another 13 is my signature scent. This stuff is SO pricey but honestly worth it. I SEARCHED for a similar option that was less money but struck out. The closest thing to this scent it Juliette Has a Gun - Not Another Perfume. So luxurious - such a lovely gift!

  • I've used the body oils, not the perfumes, but honestly think that it's so strongly scented that it can double as a personal scent. I really love the formulation, and it's deeply hydrating. Seeing the products mixed in the store does ensure they're fresh as well, even though I'm not sure it matters!

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    The brand is expensive - you do get a great product for that pricy, though.

  • Is Santal 33 overdone? Yeah, maybe. Is it the best perfume I've ever tried? Also probably yes. So I'll take it! Products are wildly expensive but worth it.

  • I discovered Le Labo a couple of years ago. I first bought their oil for a home diffuser, and immediately fell in love with it. From there, I have tried multiple products, some of my favorites are the body lotion, their perfumes, and candles. They also have one of the coolest oil diffusers on the market, it doesn't require water, and it leaves my place smelling amazing.

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    I'd love to see more fragrances in their body-hair-care products.

  • I have never been a floral girl till I tried their orange blossom sent. I was converted! Their perfume is so long wear and my nose never gets board of it. And I love that you can buy testers, these actually last!

  • I’ve been consistently wearing le labo since the early 2ks. Like most Lelabo devotees I wear Santal but switch between a few. The scents are earthy, unique and have longevity.

  • obsessed with both santal 33 & te noir. price point is definitely high, but I do appreciate that you are able to refill at a lower cost.

  • The complexity and wearability of Le Labo is what I expect from a luxury perfume brand.

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    The pricing can be hard to justify, especially for the non-perfume products.

  • I have tried Le Labo Santal 33. It’s a lovely scent for some, it’s not for me. I do think it is a quality fragrance. You get that immediately. The packaging is a little lackluster. One would argue that it cuts cost, but with how expensive the products are.. mmhmm… You may thing different about the scent. The quality is there, just not one I would personally wear regularly. I do think this brand is generally a quality brand.

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    Cost, packaging

  • I love Santal 33 and Rose 31. I love to wear my Santal 33. Even though it's a very popular product I still get complements on it every time I wear it out. I don't think the stores are very welcoming but I believe thats a brand choice so what can you do. (Order online, that's what I can do)

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    Warm up the vibes a little bit in the stores, I feel like. The products are really great!

  • I LOVE le labo scents and products. The perfume is definitely “a little goes a long way type of product” which helps offset the cost. I have Santal and Rose in perfume currently and love them both. I’ve had candles by them in the past and they give off so much scent and burn so clean they’re definitely worth it! I also use the Rose 33 laundry detergent and it’s amazing. Highly recommend.

  • Great quality fragrances with a good selection. Its like basics for your fragrance portfolio.

  • Smells delicious but is overhyped and overpriced.

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    Please make more accessible for lower income.

  • My wallet and I wish the hype for these products wasn't real...but it definitely is. Their body wash is my absolute favorite.

  • AMAZING SCENTS. Santal 26 candle is my absolute favorite scent in the world. Lasted me an entire year.

  • I don't care if I smell like every other girl in Silverlake, Santal 33 is the best. When planning my wedding, I read that you should have a "signature scent" to wear for your wedding day so you can think of that day when you wear it again. Well I completely forgot to do that, but I managed to bring a travel sized Santal 33 on my honeymoon, so now every time I wear it I am transported back to Todos Santos, which is way better. My husband and I share this scent, and I always get compliments.

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    The price is obviously a big sticking point, but it's nice to put on your Christmas list and it lasts soo long!

  • Ok so yes this brand is expensive, but their scents last ALL DAY. I always get compliments wearing Santal or Another 13. Their shower and body products (creams, body washes and shower oils) are also really amazing and not as expensive, always end up repurchasing

  • Very nice perfumes. I eventually didn't decide to keep buying from them because the scents were to intense for my taste, but it's good stuff.

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    Create more light, feminine scents.

  • I started purchasing Le Labo Santal 26 candles in 2016 as a corporate offering. It's a scent I love, and one I'd recognize anywhere now. I grew to love the brand, the unique stores, and the brand's offerings. I was lucky to visit a store in Tokyo while there on business, and was blown away by how beautiful it was, and how kind the staff were. The custom labels are make Le Labo products an incredible gift.